My apologies for not being more clear. I was referring specifically to the downloadable file, not the CD. My experience with that file has been as stated. Unfortunately, I am a tad far away to take advantage of reunions and meetings, as I reside in Alaska and only get back about once a year. Lauren ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Robertson" <jr@jrshelby.com> To: <SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 4:49 AM Subject: [SC-OPD] Re: What pgms can import OPD d/b? > > > > >From: "Lauren H. Richardson" <llsrich@ak.net> > >To: SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST-L@rootsweb.com > >Subject: Re: [SC-OPD] Old Pendleton Database -- HELP!! > > > >Go to www.familysearch.com and download the PAF program. It's free. As far > >as I know, it is the only program that is large enough to run the gedcom > >file now. (A gedcom won't run on it's own.) > > To my knowledge, the following PC programs can import the OPD d/b gedcom: > Brothers Keeper (about an hour)* > Family Origins (less than 2 hours)* > PAF (about 2 hours)* > Legacy (about 10 hours, will import the PAF d/b directly in about 4 hours) > > Those marked with * are included on the OPD d/b cd ready to run in the pgm > (no import required). > > The *only* major PC genealogy program of which I am aware which *cannot* > import the gedcom is FTM (unless you are using WinNT or Win2000). > Currently, the *only* way to access the OPD d/b in Win95 or Win98 with FTM > is by using the prepared databases for versions 5, 6 and 7 (including 7.5) > on the cd. > > About anything you'd want to know about the cd can be found here: > http://jrshelby.com/opdcd > > It is my understanding that at the OPDC/SCGS picnic on 23 September, that > computers will be on hand where the database will be installed in several > of the > above programs, including FTM. > http://www.homestead.com/hisxmark/2000picnic.html > > John Robertson > > > > > > ==== SC-OLD-PENDLETON-DIST Mailing List ==== > POST !! POST !! POST !! > Remember, there are new comers almost every day. > The more you post, the better the chance of > finding that elusive relative. >